2013 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2013 MTV EMAs were held at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on 10 November 2013. This was the second time the awards had taken place in the Netherlands, the last time being in 1997.
Several performances of the main show were performed at different locations in Amsterdam than the Ziggo Dome. Dutch DJ Afrojack performed at the Melkweg and was joined by Snoop Lion for the performance of 'Gin and Juice'. The American band Imagine Dragons performed their song 'Radioactive' at the Heineken Music Hall.
Nominations
Winners are in bold text.Regional nominations
Winners are in bold text.Australia and New Zealand
Worldwide nominations
Winners are in bold text.| Best Northern European Act | Best Southern European Act |
One Direction | Marco Mengoni |
| Best Central European Act | Best Eastern European Act |
| Lena | Bednarek |
| Best Africa, Middle East and India Act | Best Japan and Korea Act |
| Ahmed Soultan | EXO |
| Best Southeast Asia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Act | Best Australia and New Zealand Act |
| Li Yuchun | Cody Simpson |
| Best Latin American Act | Best North American Act |
| Fresno | Justin Bieber |
Appearances
Pre show
- Louise Roe and Laura Whitmore — Red carpet hosts
- Ellie Goulding — presented Best Look
- Dizzee Rascal — presented Biggest Fans
Main show
- Carice van Houten and Colton Haynes — presented Best Song
- Rita Ora — presented Best Hip-Hop
- Ellie Goulding — presented Best Alternative
- Bridgit Mendler and R.J. Mitte — presented Best Female
- Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande — presented Best Male
- Jared Leto — presented Best Worldwide Act
- Will Ferrell — presented Global Icon
- Will Ferrell — presented Best Video